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tlbe Selborne Society’s fIT>a0a3lne. 
No. 161. MAY, 1903. Vol. XIV. 
OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY. 
To preserve from unnecessary destruction such wild birds, 
animals and plants as are harmless, beautiful, or rare. To 
discourage the wearing and use for ornament of birds and their 
plumage, except when the birds are killed for food or reared 
for their plumage. To protect places and objects of antiquarian 
interest or natural beauty from ill-treatment or destruction. To 
promote the study of natural history. 
SELBORNIANA. 
Annual Meeting and Conversazione, Tuesday, May 5. — 
Members will assemble at 20, Hanover Square, at 7.30 p.m., and 
the Annual Meeting will commence at 8 p.m. Lord Avebury, 
F.R.S., will take the chair, and address the members and their 
friends. His lordship will be supported by Sir George Kekewicb, 
K.C.M.C., Sir John Cockburn, K.C.B., Professor F. E. Hulme, 
F.L.S., Professor G. S. Boulger, F.L.S., F.G.S., W. Whitaker, 
Esq., B.A., F.R.S., F.G.S., E. A. Martin, Esq, F.G.S., W. Mark 
Webb, Esq., F.L.S., R. Hedger Wallace, Esq., and also it is 
hoped by the Right Hon. James Bryce, M.P., Sir Robert 
Hunter, M.A., Andrew Pears, Esq., and others. After the 
meeting a lecture on “ Selborne,” illustrated bj? new views of 
the village, will be given by Dr. Bowdler Sharpe, in the Hall ; 
and on the first floor there will be a Music Recital (grand 
piano and Simplex Pneumatic Player kindly supplied by 
Messrs. Moore and Moore). There will be an interval after the 
meeting for refreshments and for viewing exhibits. Tickets 
can now be had of the Secretary, 20, Hanover Square. A 
stamped addressed envelope (square) should be enclosed. 
